APPLE PUFFS WITH MERINGUE

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Apple Puffs with Meringue image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 30 to 40 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds sweet, tart apples, such as cameo and braeburn, chopped small
4 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped small
All-purpose flour, for dusting
One 14-ounce package puff pastry, defrosted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 egg whites, at room temperature

Steps:

  • For the apple puffs: Place the apples in a medium pot with 1/2 cup water, the honey, butter, lemon juice and cinnamon. Stir and cook over medium heat until the apples soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the walnuts. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place a rack close to the center of the oven.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry to about 1/8-inch thick and cut the pastry into 3-by-3-inch squares. Press the squares into the wells of a mini muffin tin and poke the bottoms with a fork to dock. Place a heaping tablespoon of the apple mixture in the center. Repeat for the remaining pieces of pastry and apple filling.
  • Bake until the pastries are puffed and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the apple puffs to a wire rack to cool while you make the meringue.
  • For the meringue: In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the sugar, lemon juice and egg whites on medium speed until the meringue is glossy, smooth and holds a stiff peak.
  • Dollop a tablespoon of the meringue on top of each puff and use a kitchen torch to brown the outside. Alternatively, place the puffs on a baking sheet and broil until the meringue is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve at room temperature.

Chidex Chidex
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I'm not a fan of meringue, so I omitted it from the recipe. The apple puffs were still delicious, but I missed the extra sweetness and texture that the meringue would have added.


Shabi Warraich
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These apple puffs are a bit pricey to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and special.


Ummahomiraraka
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted almond flour for the all-purpose flour in the pastry dough. They turned out just as delicious!


Vivian White
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These apple puffs are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The apples are cooked to perfection and the meringue is light and fluffy.


Farhana Rahman
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my apple puffs turned out flat and dense. They didn't puff up at all.


Myckie Fortaliza
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These apple puffs are so good! I love the way the meringue browns on top. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ayaan Akbar
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. It wasn't always clear what I was supposed to do.


Crystal Marnati
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I've made these apple puffs several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a family favorite and I highly recommend them.


Oshim Mesoma
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These apple puffs are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're absolutely delicious and perfect for a special occasion.


Patricia Mcrae
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I'm not a big fan of apples, but I really enjoyed these apple puffs. The pastry was so flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. I will definitely be making them again.


Riad Ruhomally
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I made these apple puffs for my family and they were a huge success. The kids loved the sweet and gooey filling, and the adults appreciated the flaky crust and light meringue.


Sunday Stanley
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These apple puffs are the perfect fall dessert. They're warm, comforting, and full of flavor. I love the way the apples caramelize in the oven.


Z-zKillswitchz-Z
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I had some trouble getting the pastry dough to roll out evenly. It kept tearing and breaking. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Shane Hilson
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The apple puffs were delicious, but I found the meringue to be a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time, I will use less sugar in the meringue mixture.


Punam Shrestha
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These apple puffs were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again soon.


Parshuram Sah
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner baker, I was able to make these apple puffs without any problems. The instructions were clear and concise, and the recipe didn't require any special equipment.


Sahil Laxman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the apple puffs turned out beautifully. They were golden brown and puffed up perfectly in the oven. The meringue was light and airy, and it complemented the apples and pastry wonderfully.


Aisha Yadav
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These apple puffs were a delightful treat! The combination of sweet apples, flaky pastry, and fluffy meringue was simply irresistible. They were the perfect balance of flavors and textures.